
Global Fintech Fest 2026: PM Modi Heralds the Era of Agentic AI & Global UPI
At the 7th Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai, PM Narendra Modi declared the end of basic digitisation, urging the industry to pivot toward Agentic AI, tokenisation, and a globally interoperable UPI network.

Bank Strike September 2026: SBI Warns Customers Over Key Dates
The United Forum of Bank Unions has announced a major bank strike September 2026, threatening massive disruptions to branch services. SBI and Bank of Baroda have issued warnings as workers demand a five-day banking week and a PLI revision.

New TRAI 1600 Number Rule: How to Spot Genuine Bank Calls
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has introduced the mandatory 1600-series numbering for banks, insurers, and brokers. This vital step helps customers verify authentic financial calls, successfully stopping devastating scams and frauds.

SEBI Regulatory Compliance Eased for FPIs and Angel Funds
India's market regulator SEBI has introduced fresh circulars to reduce the regulatory compliance burden on Foreign Portfolio Investors investing strictly in government securities and relaxed the accredited investor timeline for angel funds now.

Gauravjit Singh Joins NIIF as Managing Partner: Why the Timing Matters
NIIF has appointed Gauravjit Singh as Managing Partner and Global Head of Capital Formation. The appointment comes as Infrastructure Fund II and Private Markets Fund II remain in active fundraising.

Bank of Baroda Recruitment 2026: 2,482 LBO Posts (Deadline Sept 7)
The clock is ticking! The Bank of Baroda Recruitment 2026 for 2,482 Local Bank Officer vacancies officially closes on September 7. Discover complete eligibility criteria, state-wise openings, salary details, and how to apply before time runs out

RBI Approves LIC ICICI Bank Stake Hike Up to 9.99% Limit
The Reserve Bank of India has officially allowed the Life Insurance Corporation of India to increase its ownership in ICICI Bank to a maximum of 9.99 percent. This strategic move heavily strengthens ties between the Indian financial sectors.

RBI ₹7 Lakh Crore VRRR Auction: Why Bank Liquidity Is Surging
The Reserve Bank of India is stepping up its efforts to absorb excess cash from banks by scheduling a massive thirty-day variable rate reverse repo operation. Let us break down how foreign inflows pushed the systemic surplus to record highs.

RBI Warns NBFCs: Don’t Sacrifice Asset Quality for Rapid Growth
The Reserve Bank of India urges non-banking financial companies to heavily prioritize NBFC asset quality and rigorous underwriting over unchecked credit growth. Lenders must leverage AI and machine learning to manage rising systemic risks.

How RBI Forex Swap Facility Inflows Hit a Massive $136.38B
The Reserve Bank of India's special dollar deposit scheme has attracted an unprecedented one hundred thirty-six billion dollars, flooding the banking system with liquidity. Discover how the RBI plans to absorb this massive cash surplus now.

Is This India’s Best Travel Card for 2026? Scapia Axis Bank Credit Card Reviewed
Travel fintech Scapia and Axis Bank have teamed up to launch a lifetime free co-branded credit card. Discover how zero forex markup, unlimited lounge access, and amazing rewards on UPI payments can make your next international trip cheaper!

Do Interns Get Form 16 in India? Stipend Tax Explained
Unpack whether your internship stipend is treated as salary or an educational grant, which TDS rules apply under the Income Tax Act, and how to claim a tax refund.

From Japan to India: The 28-Year Journey Behind IFFCO-TOKIO's New CEO
The Tokio Marine veteran brings 28 years of cross-border insurance experience spanning underwriting, risk management, strategy and operations, taking the helm as IFFCO-TOKIO accelerates AI adoption, rural expansion and profitable growth.

Mahindra Group Names Purnima Lamba as Chief Brand Officer
Mahindra Group appoints former Unilever executive Purnima Lamba as its new Chief Brand Officer, effective September 1, 2026, to steward corporate brand strategy, harmonize diversified businesses, and drive digital customer engagement.

Enamul Huque Appointed CEO of Standard Chartered Bangladesh
Standard Chartered Bangladesh officially names Enamul Huque as its new Chief Executive Officer. Huque brings 25 years of experience to lead the bank into its next growth phase, starting Sept 1, 2026.

Carol Furtado Named Ujjivan SFB Interim CEO After RBI Nod
RBI has approved Carol Furtado as Ujjivan Small Finance Bank's Interim CEO. See her tenure, bank financials, leadership timeline and what happens next.

Suman Ray RBI Executive Director: DICGC Role Explained
RBI assigns Suman Ray responsibility for DICGC and the Premises Department. Here's what the appointment means for India's deposit insurance system.

Policy Seller Tagging: New IRDAI Rule Explained
IRDAI mandates policy seller tagging from Jan 1, 2027, requiring insurance policies, certificates, and proposal forms to display agent names and unique IDs to curb mis-selling and fix direct individual salesperson accountability across India.

AMFI Re-Election 2026: Sundeep Sikka & Vishal Kapoor Retained at Helm
AMFI unanimously re-elects Sundeep Sikka and Vishal Kapoor to drive sector stability, market governance, and financial inclusion across India's mutual fund industry managing over ₹75 lakh crore AUM and serving 5.6 crore investors nationwide.

IndiaFirst Life AI Transformation: Agentforce in Core Insurance
IndiaFirst Life deploys Salesforce Agentforce across underwriting, claims, and customer service to drive operational leverage without raising cost ratios.

LIC Housing Finance Appoints Sandeep Kumar as MD & CEO; T Adhikari Retires
Sandeep Kumar takes charge as LIC Housing Finance MD CEO Housing Finance for up to five years, succeeding Tribhuwan Adhikari upon his superannuation, amid tightening margins and intense retail lending competition across India's NBFC sector

Anuj Jain Joins Aye Finance as Chief Compliance Officer; Why This Matters for NBFCs?
Aye Finance has appointed Anuj Jain as Chief Compliance Officer and Company Secretary. Here’s his career journey, Religare experience and why the appointment matters for the growing NBFC.

Rajendra Kumar Saboo’s UCO Bank MD & CEO Charge Extended Till Nov 30
Rajendra Kumar Saboo UCO Bank MD & CEO charge is extended till Nov 30. Explore his profile, UCO Bank Q1 FY27 results and $1 billion funding plan.

Bank of Baroda Launches UPI Global QR Payments
International tourists and NRIs can now make seamless QR payments across India using home-country banking apps under Bank of Baroda's new UPI initiative.